CHAPTER SEVENTEENA New Friend I finished my meal and took the elevator up to the first floor, deep in thought about what had just happened. I couldn't believe that those girls had tried to trip me and make me fall. It was no secret that they didn't like me, but I never expected them to stoop that low. I felt a pang of sadness and loneliness as I realized that I had never had a real friend in my life.What they did wasn't really a surprise because I had been there quite a lot of time, I had even been through something worse than that.I was a victim of bully at the elementary school, they were memories I would never forget, they remain so fresh in my head that nothing in there world would ever erase them.They were things I wish I could look back on one day and smile, but unfortunately, they still put me in so much pain whenever I remember it. Why can't people get friends with me? Why can't they like me and act nice to me just like they do to everyone else?Those were the biggest que
CHAPTER EIGHTEENThe KissJust few minutes after getting my space, Alex walked to me and rested his hand on my desk.I knew he was up to something again, and I hoped it would go well this time because I obviously wouldn't be able to avoid it."Pack your bags, we have to go to the hospital," he said and my mouth dropped.I looked up at him with my face furrowed, I just couldn't understand what he meant, he was confusing me once again.The hospital? For what?.I didn't know if I should ask him those questions because I really didn't want to get on his nerve again, I wasn't in for his troubles.I decided to ask after giving it a lot of thought, it wasn't like I was sick, why does he have to take me to the hospital?And if he was the sick one, he could go to the hospital without having to take me along with him. Since I got out of the hospital, months after my surgery, I always hated to go back there because it keeps giving me memories of what happened back in my childhood. How I had to
CHAPTER NINETEENHalf ParalyzedAlexander's POVAs I drove down the street towards the hospital, I spotted Eliza walking along the sidewalk. My blood boiled at the mere sight of her. How dare she do what she did to me? I swerved my car to the side of the road and rolled down the window.I had waited for her to join me at the road side after I left her at the garage but she didn't, she was walking home on her own like she could watch such long distance."Get in," I growled, my voice dripping with irritation.I would never go back on my plan to get my revenge on her, she had to pay for what she did to me, she was the one who ruined my life and I would have to ruin her own life too.My Emily was in that condition because of her, she was in coma because of her.I looked at her and she seem to be hesitating, clearly taken aback by my tone. But she must have sensed the danger in my eyes because she quickly climbed into the passenger seat. We drove in silence, the tension between us palpable
CHAPTER TWENTYWe're Getting MarriedEliza's POVI walked out of the room, the anticipation of Alex's arrival bubbling inside of me. I had spent hours preparing a delicious meal and I was eager to share it with him, I wanted to know what he thinks about the meal, because the one I made in the morning wasn't really good for him and I could see that in his reaction towards me. But as I walked into the dining room, I saw that everything was still untouched, and a sense of confusion and worry swirled inside of me.I didn't know why I was suddenly getting worried, after all all Alex had ever done was to make my life a living hell, why was I concerned about him?I looked around, something must have changed if it was to be that he was back and in the room, but nothing had changed.I tried to tell myself not to worry too much, that he was probably just caught up with work or something, but that didn't stop the unease from twisting in my stomach.I settled down at the table, hoping and praying
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONEThe Movie Date 1Alexander's POV"I'm only going to get married to the one I love dad, no one else," I responded my dad.He has been on this same thing for months and I have told him what I wanted, I didn't want to get married to anyone else except my Emily, she was the only one I wanted.I had told my parents several times but they never listened to me, they would always bring it up whenever I come to see them.For weeks, I had stayed away from them, but they invited me for breakfast, telling me how much they missed me but all they wanted to do was hook me up with someone else again."This is my your dad friend's daughter, and she is the best for you, who else do you want to get married to Alex?" that was my mom.I looked up at my mom and back at the lady, they were really going to ruin my day with this.She was pretty, but not as pretty as my Emily, she was never going to be equal to Emily. I couldn't imagine myself getting married to her or anyone else, and not e
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWOThe Movie Date 2Eliza's POVI couldn't believe I was actually going on a date to the cinema with Dennis. It was my first time at a cinema and I couldn't wait to see what it was like. I had never been to a cinema or even on a date before, I was happy and excited, I was also scared at the same time. It was my first, and I didn't want to mess up, I just wanted things to go well. I finally had a friend for the first time in my life, I would do all it takes to keep him close.I alighted from the cab and paid him, I sighed as I stood in front of the big building. I could see people trooping in and out of it, I had never been in a place where there are lots of people.I held out a loud sigh, hoping that things would go well and my panic attack won't start again. I clenched my fist as I stepped into the building.As I saw him standing there, waiting for me with a big smile on his face, I couldn't help but grin widely too."Hey," he said, pulling me into a warm embrace."H
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREEWhat Is Wrong With Him?Eliza's POVI walked towards the front of the house, my heart beating fast in my chest. As I turned the corner, my eyes met the stern gaze of Alex, he was in still in a white shirt and black trousers. Fear gripped me as I realized that I was in trouble. I tried to avoid his gaze, but he was not having it. He took a few steps towards me, and I could feel his eyes boring into my soul."Where are you coming from?" he asked, his voice low and menacing.I tried to speak, but my mouth went dry, and I couldn't form any words. I looked down, feeling ashamed and afraid.I didn't know what to do to avoid his question, I just didn't want him to know that I went out with Dennis, that was why I told Dennis to drop me few houses away from his.I knew he would be angry to see both of us together, I really couldn't tell what his reason was, I couldn't tell why he didn't want us to be friends or to be together, I just wanted to avoid him seeing us together
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUREmily Is CloseEliza's POV"This..this necklace belong to Emily, where did you get this from!" Alex yelled again.My eyes widened, was my suspicions right? Does he really know something about Emily? I just couldn't tell why he keeps mentioning Emily. I would have thought Emily was just the name of his fiancee which his maid was talking about, she could he bearing the same name as my sister, it could be just coincidence but with the way he was talking and the things he was saying, it seemed like he was talking about the Emily I know, my sister."How...How do you know Emily has the same necklace?" I asked, my voice shaking with curiosity and fear."Don't you dare mention her name again!" Alex barked. He grabbed my hand and pulled me close, "You took her stuff without permission. At first, it was her dress and shoe and now you have the gut to take her necklace, the same necklace she wore that night, How dare you!" he shouted and pushed me away.I staggered back and f